Supply Planner
Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-05
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Logistics Coordination, Procurement / Purchasing, Inventory Control & Analysis, Operations Management
Supply Planner Job Description Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kotex®, Poise® and Depend® . At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact. You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: as a person, you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on creating order from complexity and driving continuous improvement.
You see the big picture while mastering the details, ensuring that every product, process, and partnership flows with precision and purpose. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always working to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.
- Contributing to the preparation of daily/weekly production plans within a portfolio.
- Optimisation and rapid day-to-day communication of change to production and deployment to best meet customer service and inventory objectives.
- Optimise system capability through reporting, planning and transactional systems to deliver objectives, maintaining accurate master data and inventory requirements.
- Execution of product/packaging rollovers, introductions and discontinuations.
- Lead projects to continuously improve planning and supply chain processes.
- Identify, monitor and advise on risks, opportunities and priorities to aid tactical and strategic decision making.
- Management of day-to-day inventory issue
- Previous experience as a Supply Chain Planner / Tactical Planner / Supply Optimiser / Production Planner
- Background in FMCG or similar
- Proven track record of building successful cross-functional relationships.
- Fluent in English is essential (additional language skills would be advantageous), together with first class communication and analytical skills.
- Bachelor’s Degree (BA, Bsc) or equivalent is desirable
- Experience in SAP is desirable.
- Market-leading pension contribution.
- Bonus scheme.
- Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximise health care options and stretch pounds when caring for yourself or dependents.
- Private Medical Insurance, great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
- Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
- Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.
We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose.
That’s why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration — helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.
And finally, the fine print…. For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise.
We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment is subject to verification of local policies.
No Relocation:
This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.
#LI-Hybrid Primary Location Walton Oaks Additional Locations Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time
Kimberly-Clark and its trusted brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, Good Nites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and Wyp All, are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries by helping individuals experience more of what's important to them. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come.
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